Purpose: A shooting drill to teach moving quickly, getting into the shot motion quickly, and squaring up to the basket. Players will also work on making good passes and hustling. Drill: 3 players and 2 basketballs per basket. A rebounder is under the basket with a ball. A shooter starts on the elbow. A passer is on the opposite wing of the shooter with a basketball. On 'Go', the shooter sprints quickly across the lane to the opposite elbow. He will receive the pass from 'P' (passer), … [Read more...]
13 Offensive Moves for Basketball Players
This article originally appeared over at the Hoops U. Academy. If you're not yet a member, be sure to join today. The following is Coach Howie Landa's list of 13 offensive moves in basketball (perform on both sides for 26)! If the moves are hard to understand by description alone, be sure to watch his Motion Offense videos in our Film Room (for Academy members). 13 Offensive Moves for Basketball Players The first move is to fake directly at the defensive player and shoot over him. … [Read more...]
3-Man Weave Variation Scoring Drill
Here is a variation on the tried and true 3-man weave basketball drill. In this version, which also includes dribbling, each of the 3 players gets to shoot a basketball. This is a nice spin on a drill we often utilize as it gives more players more opportunities to shoot the ball! 1 starts with the ball under the basket. 2 and 3 start in the outside lanes. 1 passes to 2 running up the floor then runs behind 2. 2 dribbles up the middle of the floor. 3 runs up the left side of … [Read more...]
3 Line Pick
This 3 Line Pick Drill is great at getting a good number of game shots at game spots. This drill has 3 lines (1 with guards, 1 with wings, and 1 with post players). A Coach is set on the wing with a ball. The drill starts with G passing to W. G then cuts through the lane to the opposite corner and sets up for a shot. Once W has the ball, P moves up from the baseline to set a wing ball-screen for W. In this option, W hits P on the roll. P scores with a dunk or lay-up. The 2nd … [Read more...]
3 Line Layups
Here is a nice layup drill that can be useful as a warm-up such as in early practice or pre-game. It incorporates finishing with a layup, obviously, but also helps with passing and outlet passing. 1 passes to 2, 1 and 2 cannot start running until after passing the ball 3 can start running after 1 has passed the ball 2 passes to 3 3 passes to 1 for a lay-up and clears to the opposite side for the outlet pass 1 clears out after shooting the lay-up 2 rebounds the … [Read more...]
Team 3-Point Shooting Drills
This series of 5 basketball shooting drills are designed to practice 3-point shooting in a team setting. All players can practice their perimeter shooting in a team setting while still getting plenty of reps. The 5 three-point shooting drills you will find in the .pdf below are: Line Jumps Competition Full Court 3's Flash, Catch, And Shoot Skip Pass 3's Kick Ahead to Trailer 3 Spartan Team 3 Point Shooting Drills … [Read more...]
Partner Shooting Drill Follow and Closeout
Purpose: To practice shooting, following own shot, passing to a shooter, and closing out on a shooter. Also improves and develops footwork and conditioning. Shoot and Follow Drill: Two players and a basketball. Player O1 shoots and follows his shot, secures the rebound, and passes to his partner who is moving to a spot. Players continue to alternate shots in this drill that should last :30 to :60 seconds. Coaching Points: Shooters should catch in a ready position Shots … [Read more...]
High School Guard Shooting Workout
This basketball shooting workout is geared toward the high school age level guard, however, these shooting drills are excellent for any position at any level. The workout contain 8 shooting drills, several with variations for additional moves. Finishing School Cone Line Series L-Cuts with Shooting Series 5 Spot Shooting Post Feed to Relocate Post Feed to Cut-Through Shooting Post Feed to Pick-and-Roll (bump cut) Post Feed to Pick-and-Roll (screen) Click the pdf … [Read more...]
NBA Basketball Skill Workout
From finishing moves to dribbling skills, the NBA Basketball Skill Workout will have you handling the basketball and scoring like a pro! This workout contains 8 scoring and ball-handling skills drills: Finishing School Finishing School (middle) 2 Step Change of Directions Jordan Drill 4 Cone Tight Spaces Drill Quick Reaction Triple Threat Quick Reaction Triple Threat vs. Defender Change of Direction Look-Off Drill Open up the NBA Basketball Skill Workout and get … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Teaching Shooting with Holger Geschwindner
In this clinic video, Holger Geschwindner, mentor and shooting coach of German NBA superstar Dirk Nowitzki, teaches fundamental shooting skills and drills. Take the time to watch this video and be ready to take notes! Coach Geschwindner does a fantastic job of breaking down shooting and scoring by improving upon footwork, balance, finishing techniques, and more. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/3ovdCW6_TQU … [Read more...]